Briefly Noted

“50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know provides a modern update on the ageless idea that girls should know appropriate and courteous responses to any given situation. Good manners aren’t just some quaint idea and old-fashioned concept from the past. They’re an essential aspect of every young lady’s path to adulthood and the skills she will need to thrive in whatever she chooses to do. In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style.”

“This work is a unique look at the interaction between the home and military fronts during the Civil War. Specifically, Bradley Clampitt explores how both success and defeat on the battlefield translated into raised or lowered morale among civilians.”

“Very little has been written about the important role that chaplains played during the Civil War as messengers of hope to the troops, and servants to God and country, so Dr. Bradley’s book fills an important void in the scholarship…”

“This volume illuminates every aspect of the Polk presidency and persona. . . It is an excellent introduction to the Polk presidency–thorough in content, objective in treatment, and clearly and gracefully written.”

“Despite its compelling story, no concise history of this home of soulful music and unmistakable flavor is available to modern readers. Thankfully, local historian and Memphis archivist G. Wayne Dowdy has filled this gap with a history of Memphis that is as vibrant and welcoming as the city itself. Join Dowdy as he tells the city’s story as only a Memphian can.”